Supercontinuum generation

Supercontinuum generation is a process where a narrow laser pulse passing through a special medium, like a fiber, produces a broad spectrum of light—from visible to infrared. This happens through nonlinear interactions that cause the light waves to mix and spread out in frequency. The result is a highly versatile light source that covers a wide range of colors simultaneously. This phenomenon is valuable for applications like spectroscopy, imaging, and telecommunications, enabling precise measurement and information transmission across different fields.